It was a clear, crisp, cold February day in Chattatau, Maine...... but in Houston it was a tepid 83 degrees and it was raining, the day that Losing Miss Bliss got together for the first time.
Alan and Brandon had just about given up on finding a drummer that matched the emotional and musical visions that they had shared for about 8 months. Countless drummers had gone through thier minds, and a few were even pursued to try them out..... each being marked off one by one, as not the perfect match.
All it took was an act of congress, and an red headed Irishman named Kevin...aka... Bubbylove... to complete the trio that is now so well known, that sometimes people actually let them perform in public. From the very first practice, something just gelled. Somehow these two white guys and one mexican all seemed to be on the same musical, emotional, & spiritaul level........ in short.... they all acted like third graders.
It hasn't been an easy road for these three. They have survived three different name changes. Originally being called "Fuel", they later found out that name was taken by a national band. Then "Down Pour... which actually did pretty well for them, for a while. But after the threats of being sued, by yet another nationally signed band, they were forced to drop that name for "Portrait." This name didn't stay long, and eventually they settled on the ever thoughtful.... "Losing Miss Bliss."
Just like the countless name changes, there has been several musician changes also. They have been through four lead guitar players and two drummers. But the core 3 have stayed together for 4 years now... never missing a beat.
Over the years they have been through alot. Playing everywhere from some of the more notable venues in Houston, to playing some of the biggest dumps somewhere up in the hill country. But it is these trials and shortfalls, along with the mountains and triumphs, that keep "Losing Miss Bliss's" music pure, and real. I believe it was George Washington on the day of the battle of Valley Forge, as he was preparing his troops to take on the mighty red coat army, once said......"Awwww stink.... I just stepped in horse pookie!" That really has nothing to do with "Losing Miss Bliss", but what really does anyway?..... I mean the name doesn't even make sense. It sounds like a cartoon for kids or something. |
